Monthly Archives: <span>September 2022</span>

Australia’s AUB Completes Acquisition of Lloyd’s Broker Tysers from PE Firm Odyssey

Australia’s AUB Group Ltd. (AUB) announced it has completed its acquisition of leading Lloyd’s wholesale broker Tysers from Odyssey Investment Partners. The acquisition, which was first announced in May 2022, has a purchase price of A$880 million (US$570.3 million) with …

California Doctor Prescribing Unneeded Drugs Guilty of Insurance Fraud

A physician pleaded guilty to defrauding California’s Medi-Cal system by prescribing unnecessary drugs to more than 1,000 patients, prosecutors said. Dr. Mohammed El-Nachef entered pleas in Orange County to one count of insurance fraud and one count of aiding and …

California Governor Approves Farmworker Unionization Law

A broadly smiling California Gov. Gavin Newsom joined about two dozen jubilant, cheering farmworkers camped outside the state Capitol this week to sign one of the most contentious bills before him this year, reversing course on a measure to help …

178 Medical Providers Suspended from California’s Workers’ Comp System

The California Department of Industrial Relations’ Division of Workers’ Compensation and DIR’s Anti-Fraud Unit suspended 178 medical providers during the first eight months of 2022. Providers are suspended from the workers’ compensation system when they have been convicted of fraud-related …

People Moves: Postulka Returns to Arbella; Graham Joins Risk Strategies

Postulka Returns to Arbella as Vice President and Chief Information Officer Arbella Insurance Group, in Quincy, Massachusetts, has announced that Matt Postulka has rejoined the company as vice president and chief information officer (CIO). Postulka will be responsible for all …

India Regulator to Restart Review Process for IPO of Fairfax’s Digit Insurance: Sources

India’s markets regulator will restart a review of a $440 million initial public offering of Digit Insurance after the company resolved certain compliance issues that had led to the regulator putting the process on hold, two sources told Reuters on …

Storm Noru Brings Floods to Thailand, Forcing 5,000 People to Seek Shelter

Water up to waist-high flooded some riverfront neighborhoods and other areas of Thailand on Thursday after a tropical depression dumped heavy rains and knocked down trees, causing at least one death. The heaviest rainfall, about 22 centimeters (8.5 inches) in …

Allianz’s Digital Investments Arm Acquires German Insurtech simplesurance

Allianz X, the digital investments arm of Allianz Group, will acquire 100% of the shares in Berlin-based simplesurance. Allianz X has been a strategic investor in the Berlin-based insurtech company since 2016 and most recently expanded its involvement in 2019. …

IICF’s Blazing the Trail Benefit Raises $510,000 for Regional Nonprofits

Chicago Apprentice Network founders honored at celebration of insurance industry philanthropy CHICAGO, IL (September 30, 2022) – The Midwest Division of the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF), a unique nonprofit organization dedicated to helping communities and enriching lives, raised more …

Arthur J. Gallagher to Acquire M&T Bank’s Insurance Agency of Buffalo

Global insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. has agreed to acquire Buffalo, New York-based M&T Insurance Agency, Inc. (MTIA), an indirect subsidiary of M&T Bank Corp. In connection with the transaction, Gallagher said it will become the preferred insurance …